Clinical Applications Scientist- MR

Description

Who we are?

United Imaging is a leading global medical device developer and supplier with a diversified portfolio of advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment. From our North American HQ in Houston, we are passionate about expanding our customer sales and support structure, embracing the highest quality and craftsmanship in each of our medical imaging products, and dedicated to building an outstanding organization.

Join our innovative team with the mission of developing and supplying advanced technologies and improving patient care worldwide. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Company Page: http://www.united-imaging.com/en/home/

Benefits And Compensation

When joining our team, we offer the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, company paid basic life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, sick leave, and (11) paid holidays. Compensation decisions are based upon the candidate level of skill, qualifications, geographical location and experience, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the posted pay range. Additionally, the position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation (such as cash bonus(es).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

United Imaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter. United Imaging provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Summary

The Clinical Applications Scientist- MR will work with a cross functional group, consisting of modality, commercial, and executive team members to increase United Imaging’s presence in the academic market space, by developing, nurturing, and maintaining clinical excellence with academic institutions in their use and implementation of clinical scanners in both the clinical and research space. Successful candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of the physics and applications of the specific modality, in addition to being able to create, develop, elucidate, and implement clinical scanning protocols based on a particular institution’s needs. The Clinical Applications Scientist- MR will serve as the quarterback to navigate operational success of an institution’s clinical and research needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and execution plan to ensure the highest degree of utilization of the MR installed base in the Academic Market Space.
• Interact with academic, clinical, research leaders and other various MR users to understand clinical needs and translate and implement these needs into viable and exceptional scanning protocols on United Imaging equipment.
• Provide an exceptional and professional educational experience for MR technologists and clinicians to ensure a deep understanding of United Imaging MR technology, user interface and scanning protocols.
• Serve as voice of customer for feedback of clinical learnings to UIH product development and marketing teams.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the unique customer needs and be able to represent and shape those needs into a mutually beneficial clinical partnership.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients that have influence in UIH equipment decisions, including, clinical end users, radiology chairs, purchasing directors, medical school deans, radiology department heads, etc.
• Develop, nurture, and maintain academic customer references and an installed base in support of a national and international KOL strategy.
• Navigate competitive and research scanning protocols and know how to implement them on UIH MR scanners.
• Work with academic institutions and internal engineering to identify applications that need development, optimization, and validation in collaboration with partners.
• Actively evaluate other United Imaging customer standards of practice, activities, and protocols to share best practices across United Imaging luminary sites to enhance performance of all United Luminary customers bilaterally.
  
  

Requirements

Education

• Master’s or equivalent experience in MR Imaging.
• ARRT (MR) certification.
  
  

Experience

• Candidates will have at least 10+ years of MR Imaging experience as a technologist with hands-on operation of MR Imaging systems.
• Extensive knowledge of MR physics and optimization of MR acquisition and reconstruction techniques.
• History of successfully training technologists on advanced MR applications.
• Experience managing cross functional teams, including technologists, scientists, physicians, and engineers.
• Clinical and research experience on a MR scanner, preferably at an academic medical center.
• Commercial engagement experience highly preferred.
  
  

Required Skills Or/ Attributes.

• Ability to quantitatively assess clinical images and develop strategies for image quality improvement.
• Strong ability to create and develop MRI protocols from scratch.
• Ability to navigate complex situations and organizational structures and drive towards successful outcomes.
• Demonstration of a strong customer orientation, high energy and motivation, and willingness to travel within an assigned region.
• Strong listening and interpretation skills.
• Integrity/Resourceful/Self-Starter/Prospecting Skills/Consultative & Solutions Selling.
• Strong Communication Skills/Strong Business Acumen/Competitive Spirit/Coachable.
• Objection Handling Skills/Negotiation and Closing Skills/Results Driven/Flexible.
• Strong Presentation Skills/Executive Presence/Collaborative.